Paulina & East Lake I Go!

Osprey · 07-26-2008, 09:53 PM

I'm so excited...my Dad and I are going to Paulina and East lakes the 2nd week of August. I've never been to either of those lakes, but have wanted to go there for many years. Has anyone every been to these lakes before? Can you tell me anything about them? Like where to fish and what to use...What techniques are best...trolling, still fishing, fly fishing? We're going to be there for a week, so we have plenty of time to figure things out...but help would be appreciated.

Troutski · 07-26-2008, 10:45 PM

I've fished Paulina lake for the last four years and can tell you that the Koke fishing is superb to say the least. Browns and a few Rainbows but mostly Koke's. Trolling a wedding ring with a bit of worm and tipped with white corn works well, once you have found the fish on the screen jigging works well. Crippled Herring Jigs 1/4 to 1/2 oz. with a bit of red on them. When the fish go deeper you might have to resort to Nordic Jigs...don't forget the corn on the Jigs...if you can find the fish on the surface try casting lures into the school. The north east shore line is good for Kokes and the North shore has produce some very nice Browns, the Browns like Rapalas and large plastic swim baits; something that resembles a Koke...troll fast for the Browns; 2 - 3 mph seemed to be the go to speed. There is a great hole on the south shore line right under the main Lave flow...deep and clear. Good luck and take your camera, and make the drive up to the top of the Crater...very cool view.
One last tidbit....BEAR Country...not kidding - BEARS...

Chuck

Osprey · 07-27-2008, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the info and the heads up about the BEARS! I'll be sure not to leave any food out to attract them!!!

FishSchooler · 07-27-2008, 02:28 PM

Dont leave any bait that a fish has bitten on the ground, or lures, Im sure a bear would love the smell of fish blood on a fake minnow!

Troutski · 07-27-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Osprey

Thanks for the info and the heads up about the BEARS! I'll be sure not to leave any food out to attract them!!!

The Park Rangers will be there and give you an education - they don't have a Bear problem mainly because of their constant stewardship towards the Co-habitation between Humans and Bears. I was just letting you know that they were there...pay attention and you will have a great time and don't forget the trip up the road to the top of the Volcano's rim...What a view. Have a safe trip and tight lines...

Chuck

Raincatcher · 07-27-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Osprey

Thanks for the info and the heads up about the BEARS! I'll be sure not to leave any food out to attract them!!!

Osprey, maybe an investment in zip lock type bags would be a good idea. I understand they can smell things from about three miles away. Either that or take a net and rope so you can suspend it from a tree way,way up high.
Barb

ZeeBorn · 07-27-2008, 05:01 PM

These are probably my two favorite lakes to fish, just look at my avatar picture to see why. I have had really good luck fishing the banks of Paulina where there is a steep drop off. I mostly use green or blue and chrome cast masters for browns and kokanee. I'll cast out as far as possible and let it drop until it hits or almost hits the bottom then I jig it back to me. When I jig it I’ll do a series of short jerks all in one jigging motion. Be mindful of where the bottom rises up or up or you’ll lose a lot of gear. Try to go out as early as possible as the browns are more actively feeding during the night (at least when they are targeting smaller fish). I have seen some real hogs cursing the drop-offs at first light but they don’t tend to hang around in one spot too long so you got to be quick if you hope to present a lure to them. Also small Rappala Countdowns (silver or gold) work well but at 5 bucks a pop you really got'a watch for rocks. If you’re fly fishing I'd bring some Teeny nymphs in sizes 16-12 in black, green, and brown. Fish them with a sinking line and cast out about 10 - 15 ft past the drop off and let it sink giving it the occasional small twitch. The browns really seem to key in on these flys. For trolling for browns at East Lake go to either the west side of the lake between the summer homes and obsidian flow or out in front of the lodge. Try to stay in 25-35 ft of water and get your lure close to the bottom. Anything that looks like a chub or kokanee will work as long as it’s at the right depth.
On a side note you must drive up to Paulina Peek, the view it nothing short of spectacular. Also the best sunsets are seen at Little Crater campground on Paulina. And if you camp at Little Crater you can walk the trail from the end of the camp ground that fallows the lake to get to some natural hot springs. They are a few hundred yards after the obsidian flow right on the bank of the lake.
Good luck and have a great time!
-Nate

Hears the story of the fish in my avitar picture.
Trophy Fish & the Storys Behind Them

Osprey · 07-27-2008, 06:13 PM

Zeeborn, how big is your mounted brown from your avatar pic? I'd love to catch a hog like that. What pound test should I use for leader? I want to thank all of you for your info! I'm sure well have a good time. My Dad and I haven't went on a fishing trip like this since I was a kid. We go for day trips often, but this week long trip will be a first for us since I was very young. I can't wait!

ZeeBorn · 07-27-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Osprey

Zeeborn, how big is your mounted brown from your avatar pic? I'd love to catch a hog like that. What pound test should I use for leader? I want to thank all of you for your info! I'm sure well have a good time. My Dad and I haven't went on a fishing trip like this since I was a kid. We go for day trips often, but this week long trip will be a first for us since I was very young. I can't wait!

It was 32" 12lb. I got it on 8 lb test line that broke while the fish was flopping in the net. I generally use 8-6 lb test but I bet you could go to 12 lb test if you’re trolling deep or in low light. For fly fishing I go with a 4 lb. I have been going to those lakes every year for most of my life. When I was a kid we would go for 7-10 day trips but lately I haven’t been able to get out there for more than 4-5 days at a time. I haven’t been up there yet this year but I hope I will soon I miss it up there.
Cheers,
nate

Osprey · 07-27-2008, 06:44 PM

I guess I should take several different rods so I have everything covered. I don't want to loose a lunker like yours. I have 8 or 9 poles set up differentely. I guess I should try to figure out which would be best for the different types of fishing there. I have a fly rod a friend gave me, I don't know what kind of line it has on it. I'll have to give fly fishing a try while I'm there too. I'm a novice at fly fishing. Maybe I can actually catch something on it. I've taken it out a couple times and practiced casting but have yet caught anything with it. Maybe fly fishing from my boat will be easier?

07-26-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
Osprey Master Angler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany Posts: 319	Paulina & East Lake I Go! I'm so excited...my Dad and I are going to Paulina and East lakes the 2nd week of August. I've never been to either of those lakes, but have wanted to go there for many years. Has anyone every been to these lakes before? Can you tell me anything about them? Like where to fish and what to use...What techniques are best...trolling, still fishing, fly fishing? We're going to be there for a week, so we have plenty of time to figure things out...but help would be appreciated. __________________ Ron _____________________________________________ Fishin's My Thing!But racing comes in a close second!!!

07-26-2008, 10:45 PM	#2
Troutski Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, OR. Posts: 2,150	Paulina... I've fished Paulina lake for the last four years and can tell you that the Koke fishing is superb to say the least. Browns and a few Rainbows but mostly Koke's. Trolling a wedding ring with a bit of worm and tipped with white corn works well, once you have found the fish on the screen jigging works well. Crippled Herring Jigs 1/4 to 1/2 oz. with a bit of red on them. When the fish go deeper you might have to resort to Nordic Jigs...don't forget the corn on the Jigs...if you can find the fish on the surface try casting lures into the school. The north east shore line is good for Kokes and the North shore has produce some very nice Browns, the Browns like Rapalas and large plastic swim baits; something that resembles a Koke...troll fast for the Browns; 2 - 3 mph seemed to be the go to speed. There is a great hole on the south shore line right under the main Lave flow...deep and clear. Good luck and take your camera, and make the drive up to the top of the Crater...very cool view. One last tidbit....BEAR Country...not kidding - BEARS... Chuck __________________ Teach a man to fish and he will steal your secret fishing hole...

07-27-2008, 01:14 PM	#3
Osprey Master Angler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany Posts: 319	Thanks for the info and the heads up about the BEARS! I'll be sure not to leave any food out to attract them!!! __________________ Ron _____________________________________________ Fishin's My Thing!But racing comes in a close second!!!

07-27-2008, 02:28 PM	#4
FishSchooler Master Angler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Oswego Posts: 1,003	Dont leave any bait that a fish has bitten on the ground, or lures, Im sure a bear would love the smell of fish blood on a fake minnow! __________________ Give a man some powerbait, he'll fish for a day, teach the man how to make powerbait, he won't be fishing at all.

07-27-2008, 05:01 PM	#7
ZeeBorn Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SE Portland, OR Posts: 53	These are probably my two favorite lakes to fish, just look at my avatar picture to see why. I have had really good luck fishing the banks of Paulina where there is a steep drop off. I mostly use green or blue and chrome cast masters for browns and kokanee. I'll cast out as far as possible and let it drop until it hits or almost hits the bottom then I jig it back to me. When I jig it I’ll do a series of short jerks all in one jigging motion. Be mindful of where the bottom rises up or up or you’ll lose a lot of gear. Try to go out as early as possible as the browns are more actively feeding during the night (at least when they are targeting smaller fish). I have seen some real hogs cursing the drop-offs at first light but they don’t tend to hang around in one spot too long so you got to be quick if you hope to present a lure to them. Also small Rappala Countdowns (silver or gold) work well but at 5 bucks a pop you really got'a watch for rocks. If you’re fly fishing I'd bring some Teeny nymphs in sizes 16-12 in black, green, and brown. Fish them with a sinking line and cast out about 10 - 15 ft past the drop off and let it sink giving it the occasional small twitch. The browns really seem to key in on these flys. For trolling for browns at East Lake go to either the west side of the lake between the summer homes and obsidian flow or out in front of the lodge. Try to stay in 25-35 ft of water and get your lure close to the bottom. Anything that looks like a chub or kokanee will work as long as it’s at the right depth. On a side note you must drive up to Paulina Peek, the view it nothing short of spectacular. Also the best sunsets are seen at Little Crater campground on Paulina. And if you camp at Little Crater you can walk the trail from the end of the camp ground that fallows the lake to get to some natural hot springs. They are a few hundred yards after the obsidian flow right on the bank of the lake. Good luck and have a great time! -Nate Hears the story of the fish in my avitar picture. Trophy Fish & the Storys Behind Them __________________ Got skunked? Thats why its called fishing, not catching.

07-27-2008, 06:13 PM	#8
Osprey Master Angler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany Posts: 319	Zeeborn, how big is your mounted brown from your avatar pic? I'd love to catch a hog like that. What pound test should I use for leader? I want to thank all of you for your info! I'm sure well have a good time. My Dad and I haven't went on a fishing trip like this since I was a kid. We go for day trips often, but this week long trip will be a first for us since I was very young. I can't wait! __________________ Ron _____________________________________________ Fishin's My Thing!But racing comes in a close second!!!

07-27-2008, 06:44 PM	#10
Osprey Master Angler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany Posts: 319	I guess I should take several different rods so I have everything covered. I don't want to loose a lunker like yours. I have 8 or 9 poles set up differentely. I guess I should try to figure out which would be best for the different types of fishing there. I have a fly rod a friend gave me, I don't know what kind of line it has on it. I'll have to give fly fishing a try while I'm there too. I'm a novice at fly fishing. Maybe I can actually catch something on it. I've taken it out a couple times and practiced casting but have yet caught anything with it. Maybe fly fishing from my boat will be easier? __________________ Ron _____________________________________________ Fishin's My Thing!But racing comes in a close second!!!

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